Diwali is a major festival that Hindus celebrate annually. It is also known as Deepawali or Festival of Lights. Diwali is celebrated annually with great pomp. As per the Hindu lunar calendar, it falls on the 15th day of the month of Kartik – the darkest night of the year. On this day, Hindus decorate their homes with diyas, rangoli, and twinkling lights. The celebrations last five days, each dedicated to a festival. Here’s a look at this year’s full Deepawali calendar. Also, find out when is Diwali.
Day 1: Dhanteras -Dhanteras marks the beginning of Diwali festivities. People worship Goddess Lakshmi and Lord Kuber on this day and pray for prosperity and wealth. Devotees purchase new items, including gold coins, gold bars or gold jewellery.
Day 2: Naraka Chaturdashi or Choti Diwali -Choti Diwali, or Naraka Chaturdashi, is celebrated on the second day. It honours Lord Krishna’s triumph against the demonic Narakasura.
Day 3: Diwali -Diwali marks Lord Rama, Mata Sita, and Lakshman’s return to Ayodhya. It also commemorates the victory of good over evil. On this day, people decorate their homes with earthen lamps (diyas), colourful rangoli, and lights. Devotees also perform Lakshmi and Ganesh Puja in the evening.
Day 4: Govardhan Puja -Indians celebrate Govardhan Puja after Diwali. It is dedicated to the worship of Govardhan parvat (mountain). It is said that by lifting the mountain, Lord Krishna rescued the people of Mathura from Lord Indra.
Day 5: Bhai Dooj – The last day of Diwali festivities is celebrated as Bhai Dooj, Bhau Beej, or Bhaiya Dooj. It celebrates the special relationship between brothers and sisters.
In 2024, Diwali will be observed on October 31. Kali Puja, observed in West Bengal will also be celebrated on october 31, this year.
Laxmi Puja will also be observed on October 31, with Diwali. According to Drik Panchang, the Amavasya Tithi will begin at 3:52 PM on October 31 and end at 6:16 PM on November 1.
Laxmi Puja will be observed for one day. On this day, devotees observe a day of fasting to offer their puja to Goddess Lakshmi.
According to Drik Panchang, the Pradosh Kaal will start at 5:53 PM and end at 8:21 PM on October 31. Laxmi Puja should be donw within this time.
Banks in Assam, Andhra Pradesh, Delhi, Goa, Gujarat, Karnataka, Kerala, Puducherry, Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Uttar Pradesh and West Bengal will be closed on October 31.n Jammu & Kashmir, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Manipur, Meghalaya, Sikkim, Tripura, and Uttarakhand, banks will be closed on November 1.https://www.hindustantimes.com/lifestyle/festivals/diwali-2024-calendar-when-is-deepawali-what-are-the-5-days-of-the-festival-of-lights-from-dhanteras-to-bhai-dooj-101729058397944.htm